The Culture Matters Podcast

"It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and indexable, that those who will not risk cannot win." - John Paul Jones Christopher Tighe is a U.S. Navy and NCIS veteran and the founder of Elevation Construction.  Chris details some of his experience in the Navy and explains to Jay how it is that asking for help helped him learn Chinese and became a guiding principle for the rest of his life.  Find your team, work hard, and make sure to listen to your body.  We don't have Mark Harmon on the show today...we have a real life NCIS agent! 

“Caring is an action, not just an emotion.” - Cosmo Cares Philadelphia native Cosmo DeNicola, founder of multiple companies and a true entrepreneurial guru is today's guest on The Culture Matters Podcast.  Cosmo knows more of the in's and out's of the business world than most and shares that knowledge with Jay.  What are the ingredients in the secret sauce of success?  Stay tuned to find out! 

“There is a time for honor, a time for sin, a time to ask for forgiveness, to regret, a time for overcoming or shrinking. As well as growth or retribution, a time to advance and a time to retreat. Eventually, there comes a time to find honor. To honor thyself.” - Christine BeckwithChristine Beckwith is the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to the Truth and on today's episode she is talking with Jay about the first chapter.  There is a lot to unpack about this book and where better to start than the beginning?  It's a rare treat to hear from the author herself, so enjoy this conversation with Christine Beckwith! 

“The small are always dependent on the great. They are small precisely because they think they are independent. The great thinker is the one who can hear what is greatest in the work of other greats and who can transform it in an original manner.” - Martin Heidegger Tyler Wagner is the founder of Authors Unite, a platform that is dedicated to helping authors achieve their goals through marketing.  Tyler and Jay talk about the importance of relationships and how it's not only about what others can do for you, but what you can do for others that really counts.  The thoughts are coming fast and furious today, so make sure to take some notes because class is in session! 

“Nobody’s ever mad when I call them...everyone's happy!” - John SwartzJohn Swartz is a real estate professional in the South Jersey & Philadelphia surrounding areas.  On the docket today is making sure your people are taken care of and the value and some pitfalls of home ownership.  It is a tumultuous time in real estate and there aren't too many in the game better to share their thoughts on the current and future states of the business than John Swartz. 

“There is little success where there is little laughter.” Brian Hess is co-founder of the pavement group and Top Contractor School.00:00 Intro10:00 It’s important to know where we came from but it’s more important to know where we’re going.20:40 The golden handcuffs.

“To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. The world is not yet a crazy enough place to reward a whole bunch of undeserving people.” - Charlie T Munger Eddy G. Perez Jr. is the founder and CEO of Equity Prime Mortgage based out of Atlanta.  The theme of today's show is possibilities and Eddy is here to tell you that the only thing that makes something impossible is your mindset.  Jay and Eddy discuss what "making it" looks and feels like as well as sacrificing for your family and how responsibility can drive passion.  It's not our longest episode, but it is jam packed so enjoy this conversation with Eddy G. Perez Jr. 

“How much of human life is lost in waiting?” - Ralph Waldo EmersonToday's guest is no stranger to The Culture Matters Podcast.  Founder of Unicorn Innovations and Unicorn Traffic and host of his own podcast, "Openly Outspoken", Jeremy Adams is back on the show to talk culture with Jay.  We're talking about strong partnerships, the value of open communication, and why being around like-minded people is always important for any entrepreneur. 

“Before we acquire great power, we must acquire wisdom to use it well.” - Ralph Waldo EmersonJohn Duffin is a public speaker and mentor and is here today to spread a little of his wisdom around.  Learning from experience on the path to success, building your community, and the power of equality and inclusion.  John runs with a high motor so make sure you're ready to keep up on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Life is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood.” - Ralph Waldo EmersonGary Englade is a leadership training specialist with the Maxwell Group and advocate for helping others.  Gary (not Larry) talks with Jay about trust, getting to know people on more than a surface level, and how self-confidence can open the door to success.  We're talking about planting seeds and we don't mean in the garden.  MMFI.